Herbert Clark Hoover vs Winthrop
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 929 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Herbert Clark Hoover
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Winthrop
Melrose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
392 students
| Measure | Herbert Clark Hoover Melrose, Massachusetts | Winthrop Melrose, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #256 of 1,009 | #241 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #6752 of 50,301 | #6397 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 260 | 392 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 392 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Melrose | Melrose |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.9 vs 77.6).
- •Winthrop does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Herbert Clark Hoover does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.3).
- •Winthrop is the larger school with 392 students compared with 260.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert Clark Hoover better than Winthrop?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Herbert Clark Hoover and Winthrop?
About 929 m in a straight line, between Melrose and Melrose in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Herbert Clark Hoover: 260. Winthrop: 392. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Herbert Clark Hoover and Winthrop rank in Massachusetts?
Herbert Clark Hoover is 256th of 1,009 and Winthrop is 241st of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).